How many points is BORSTAL worth in Scrabble?

BORSTAL is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BORSTAL?

BORSTAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BORSTALL, BORSTALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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9 pts

BORSTAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. BORSTAL means "(formerly in Britain) prison for young criminals".

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

(formerly in Britain) prison for young criminals

In a sentence: "The borstal is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BORSTAL. It scores 9 points.

Add one letter after BORSTAL. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in BORSTAL, without blank tiles.

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Is BORSTAL a Scrabble word?: BORSTAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does BORSTAL mean?: (formerly in Britain) prison for young criminals
How do you use BORSTAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The borstal is noted."
How many points is BORSTAL worth in Scrabble?: BORSTAL is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BORSTAL?: BORSTAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BORSTAL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BORSTALL, BORSTALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.